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Sikandar Begum

Monarch of Bhopal

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Sikander Begum was the Nawab of Bhopal from 1860 until her death in 1868. Although she was initially appointed regent of her nine-year old daughter Shah Jahan Begum in 1844, she was recognized as nawab in 1860. During the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Sikandar's pro-British stance made her a Knight Grand Commander. In 1863, she was the first Indian ruler to perform Hajj. Sikandar enacted many reforms in the state, including the creation of a mint, a secretariat, a parliament and a modern judiciary.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bhopal wd
Died
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Place of death
Bhopal wd
Occupation
monarch, begum wd
Spouse
Prince Jahangir Mohammed Khan, Prince of Bhopal wd

Positions held wd

  • heir apparent
  • Monarch of Bhopal

Questions

When was Sikandar Begum born?
Sikandar Begum was born on 1818 in Bhopal.
What positions has Sikandar Begum held?
Positions held by Sikandar Begum include: heir apparent; Monarch of Bhopal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sikandar Begum · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2285532 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Sikandar Begum Bhopal.jpg by Unknown; subject died 1868. (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 12 November 2026

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